So, for almost 8 years of my life, I was so blessed to be a part of the wonderful childcare team at Blanchard. From being 10 years old, and still not old enough to work with the babies alone, to my very last year, where the early childhood wing was basically my second home. I learned so much, and have so many fond memories of teaching these sweet kiddos what it means to be a child of Christ. As I grew older, I happened upon ANOTHER amazing opportunity that Blanchard offered, summer camp. Our childcare team partnered with other churches in the area to provide an affordable camp, tutoring, and bible lessons to young kids in the area. Quickly, I developed an amazing relationship, almost like a big sistership to the wonderful Maya Zielinski. Maya's brother and my younger brother played on the same baseball team, but Maya is very shy, so I really didn't know her well. I think for her, as a little first grader, it was comforting to see a familiar face, even if it wasn't SUPER familiar, because after day one, she basically stuck to me like glue. Through the years of summer camp, we grew closer and closer, and our families in effect grew closer as well. I've always wanted a little sister, someone to do girl things with, and I've sort of realized, there are times when Maya and I were basically big sister-little sister, except for the fact that we didn't live together and drive each other crazy. Because Maya comes from a huge family, she is always looking out for his sisters and brothers, she is so kind, and caring, and a WONDERFUL big sister to her siblings, even when she wanted to have me to herself, but I had an AJ hanging off my arm, and a Carter running off into the woods...and THAT is a wonderful thing to see in a 10 year old! Maya's love for others in general is so strong for her age, that it actually leaves me speechless sometimes. She is a wonderful sister, and a wonderful kid! Maya, I want you to know that the connection that we have will NEVER be broken, no matter how many siblings try to get in between it! I will always have a special place in my heart reserved just for you, my one and only "little sister". I love you and miss you!!!
Love!
Aren't little siblings the greatest?
She is SUCH a big sister, it is amazing :)
<3 Always,
Rose
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